How are cardinal directions related to navigating a map?
How are map symbols related to to places on the map?
Create a map.
What would happen if you used directional words (left, right, forward, etc.) opposed to cardinal driections?
Develop a logical argument on why we shoud or should not use cardinal directions.
Compare the routes given to get to place X. Which directions would you follow? Why?
What are the similarities and differences between a map and GPS.
What is more effective a GPS or map? Explain.
Think about how we use GPS, mapquest, Google Earth, etc. What do you think the future of maps will be? Explain.
Evaluate the effectiveness of maps.
Look at town X on Google Earth. Why do we create map images/symbols/etc. opposed to arial pictures?
Read the passage titled Maps- Why Are They Important? Write a persuasive argument explaining the importance or lack of importance of Maps.
How are cardinal directions related to navigating a map?
How are map symbols related to to places on the map?
Create a map.
What would happen if you used directional words (left, right, forward, etc.) opposed to cardinal driections?
Develop a logical argument on why we shoud or should not use cardinal directions.
Compare the routes given to get to place X. Which directions would you follow? Why?
What are the similarities and differences between a map and GPS.
What is more effective a GPS or map? Explain.
Think about how we use GPS, mapquest, Google Earth, etc. What do you think the future of maps will be? Explain.
Evaluate the effectiveness of maps.
Look at town X on Google Earth. Why do we create map images/symbols/etc. opposed to arial pictures?
Read the passage titled Maps- Why Are They Important? Write a persuasive argument explaining the importance or lack of importance of Maps.